You might not be sure what to plant first in your herb garden. There are many different herbs available, and some are more difficult to grow than others. A number of herbs are especially easy to grow, just right for beginners. These herbs are those that don't need special care.
Parsley bush. Parsley does well in zones 2-11. The flat and curly leaf varieties don't need special care. It can do well in full sun to light shade, and needs rich soil that is well-drained but moist. Too much heat isn't that good for parsley.
Coriandrum sativum. Coriander is another name for cilantro. Cilantro doesn't have any special needs in terms of sun and soil. This plant isn't very particular about the amount of sunlight it receives. Cilantro is actually very easy to grow.
Parsley bush. Parsley does well in zones 2-11. The flat and curly leaf varieties don't need special care. It can do well in full sun to light shade, and needs rich soil that is well-drained but moist. Too much heat isn't that good for parsley.
Coriandrum sativum. Coriander is another name for cilantro. Cilantro doesn't have any special needs in terms of sun and soil. This plant isn't very particular about the amount of sunlight it receives. Cilantro is actually very easy to grow.
Allium schoenoprasum. Chives can live for more than two years. Chives aren't affected much by the location and condition it is planted in. Chives can grow for years without any care at all. Chives favour full sunlight, and is hardy in zones 3-9. It doesn't really need rich soil in order to live. Baked potatoes go well with the onion-like flavour chives give.
Origanum vulgare. Oregano is quite well-known, and it is also a good addition to many dishes. It is commonly used in tomato-based pasta dishes, chicken dishes, and pork dishes. Hard in zones 5-9, oregano does well in raised beds, rock gardens, alongside roads or pathways, or just about anywhere! It needs full sun and well-drained soil, but it actually does better in poor, rocky soil!
Thymus vulgaris. Thyme grows for more than two years, too. It is hardy in zones 4-6. The sun and soil requirements of this shrub-like plant are basic. It is quite hardy in its standard zones, and doesn't require much care at all.
King of herbs: basil. Basil in a warm-weather annual herb. Basil needs plenty of sunlight and very rich soil to be in its prime, though it can do well in most zones. The only major issues with growing basil are slugs and cool conditions. As long as basil has enough light and heat, and its soil is allowed to dry out between watering, it usually requires little additional care.
Bay. This herb is very easy for beginners, even if it is a shrub. Bay is very hardy in zones 8-11. This herb requires full sun to light shade, and healthy soil. A little change in conditions doesn't affect it much. Just remember, bay leaves reach their full flavour when dry, so be sure to press them between layers of pap
Origanum vulgare. Oregano is quite well-known, and it is also a good addition to many dishes. It is commonly used in tomato-based pasta dishes, chicken dishes, and pork dishes. Hard in zones 5-9, oregano does well in raised beds, rock gardens, alongside roads or pathways, or just about anywhere! It needs full sun and well-drained soil, but it actually does better in poor, rocky soil!
Thymus vulgaris. Thyme grows for more than two years, too. It is hardy in zones 4-6. The sun and soil requirements of this shrub-like plant are basic. It is quite hardy in its standard zones, and doesn't require much care at all.
King of herbs: basil. Basil in a warm-weather annual herb. Basil needs plenty of sunlight and very rich soil to be in its prime, though it can do well in most zones. The only major issues with growing basil are slugs and cool conditions. As long as basil has enough light and heat, and its soil is allowed to dry out between watering, it usually requires little additional care.
Bay. This herb is very easy for beginners, even if it is a shrub. Bay is very hardy in zones 8-11. This herb requires full sun to light shade, and healthy soil. A little change in conditions doesn't affect it much. Just remember, bay leaves reach their full flavour when dry, so be sure to press them between layers of pap
Thymus vulgaris. Thyme grows for more than two years, too. It is hardy in zones 4-6. The sun and soil requirements of this shrub-like plant are basic. It is quite hardy in its standard zones, and doesn't require much care at all.
King of herbs: basil. Basil in a warm-weather annual herb. Basil needs plenty of sunlight and very rich soil to be in its prime, though it can do well in most zones. The only major issues with growing basil are slugs and cool conditions. As long as basil has enough light and heat, and its soil is allowed to dry out between watering, it usually requires little additional care.
Bay. This herb is very easy for beginners, even if it is a shrub. Bay is very hardy in zones 8-11. This herb requires full sun to light shade, and healthy soil. A little change in conditions doesn't affect it much. Just remember, bay leaves reach their full flavour when dry, so be sure to press them between layers of paper towels inside heavy books for a few weeks before you use them.
Remember to refer to plant zones when planting your garden. Even if most herbs can grow just about anywhere, you'll get best results when they are in their respective zones. As long as you grow them in the zones in which they do best, most of these herbs will be very easy to care for, and shouldn't need a whole lot of extra work to take care of them.
King of herbs: basil. Basil in a warm-weather annual herb. Basil needs plenty of sunlight and very rich soil to be in its prime, though it can do well in most zones. The only major issues with growing basil are slugs and cool conditions. As long as basil has enough light and heat, and its soil is allowed to dry out between watering, it usually requires little additional care.
Bay. This herb is very easy for beginners, even if it is a shrub. Bay is very hardy in zones 8-11. This herb requires full sun to light shade, and healthy soil. A little change in conditions doesn't affect it much. Just remember, bay leaves reach their full flavour when dry, so be sure to press them between layers of paper towels inside heavy books for a few weeks before you use them.
Remember to refer to plant zones when planting your garden. Even if most herbs can grow just about anywhere, you'll get best results when they are in their respective zones. As long as you grow them in the zones in which they do best, most of these herbs will be very easy to care for, and shouldn't need a whole lot of extra work to take care of them.